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Researchers say this is an example of circadian variation. Because there is a difference risk which varies based on the 24-hour cycle of a person’s circadian rhythm.
For this study, the team conducted a meta-analysis of 31 publications with primary data from 11,816 stroke patients.
“There was a 49% increase in all types of stroke between 6 a.m. and noon, which is a 79% increase over normal risk at the other 18 hours of the day,” the researchers said.
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“There were 29% fewer strokes between midnight and 6 a.m., a 35% decrease compared to the other 18 hours of the day.”
They added that all three types of stroke had a significantly higher risk during this period. The researchers concluded that these data support the existence of a circadian pattern at the onset of stroke, with a significantly higher risk in the morning.
There are a number of symptom to watch out for, because it can indicate a stroke. These include facial weakness, arm weakness, and speech problems.
Other symptoms include sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, including the leg or hand, as well as a sudden, severe headache. Certain lifestyles can have an impact on a person’s risk of having a stroke.
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